Getting New Employees Over the Year-One Hump

Monday, August 1, 2022

9:35 AM – 10:05 AM EDT

Location: 207CD - Convention Center

Speaker(s)

Eugene M. Giudice, MBA, MLIS

Research and Information Services Training Specialist
Dentons US LLP
Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Daniel Bostrom, MLIS

Member Engagement Manager
RAILS
Chicago, Illinois, United States

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With libraries struggling to balance priorities and more employees working from home, getting new hires to feel like part of the team is harder than ever. This session, geared primarily towards middle managers, will cover the steps leaders need to take to orient and make their new hires feel comfortable in the critical first year. The panel will pay special attention to how new hires from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds can feel more at home with your library.

Learning Objectives:

Look at different types of orientation strategies and define success
Discuss EDI in library orientations, making individuals feel welcomed and represented
Offer strategies for middle managers to make teams feel more inclusive